Comparison

Hero Clash vs Magic War

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hero Clash

Embark on an epic adventure to save a continent from an evil void. Solve challenging puzzles with strategic thinking and precise execution. Explore a mysterious world, collect items, and strengthen your power to overcome obstacles.

Highlights
  • Brand new level experience with multiple choices
  • Play One-Handed
  • Unveil mysteries and strategic gameplay
  • Collect and match items
  • Strengthen power and form alliances
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Lots of levels are waiting for you! Come and save the continent torn apart by the evil void and explore a world full of danger and mystery! To save this cruel continent, you must rise to the challenge of endurance and intelligence! Here's a tip for you: the easiest way to overcome each puzzle is to find the quickest solution. Use your wisdom to seize the right moment and, most importantly, execute with precision. Highlighted Features: - Brand new level experience with multiple choices - Play One-Handed to dominate the continent! - Unveil the mysteries and experience various strategic gameplays - Collect and match, unravel the mysteries of the void - Strengthen your power, and form alliances with others to receive the greatest support! Contact Us - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HeroclashOfficial * This game is free to play, but it offers in-app purchases for virtual game currency, items, and other paid services. Please make moderate purchases based on personal interests and financial capability. * Please be mindful of your gaming time to avoid addiction. Prolonged gameplay may disrupt your routine, so it's advisable to take regular breaks and engage in physical activities.

About

Magic War

Protect a magical continent by strategically moving your hero, building defenses, and commanding epic heroes. Face waves of monsters and team up for epic co-op sieges to stop the Demon King.

Highlights
  • Strategic grid-based movement
  • Tower defense missions
  • Kingdom building and defense design
  • Command epic heroes
  • Real-time co-op sieges
Features
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The great Dragon is gone, sacrificed to stop the Demon King. Now, only a hidden dragon egg holds the last hope for the magical continent. But the enemy is returning—and they will stop at nothing to destroy it. The egg’s light flickers. The enemy gathers. Will you be the shield or the sword? ▶ Just Flick & Kill Auto-targeting knives circle your hero, shredding through monster waves. Just swipe and watch the magic happen. The best part? No aiming needed – perfect for playing on the bus or during boring meetings! ▶ Tower Defense Challenge Test your tactics in special Tower Defense missions—build mage towers, artillery, and traps to hold off waves of monsters. Unlock unique bonus to turn the tide when all seems lost. ▶ Strategic Kingdom Building Rebuild ruined cities and design impregnable defenses. Every wall, tower, and gate matters—one breach could doom the world. ▶ Epic Heroes & Dragon Magic Command legendary warriors, each with dragon-forged abilities. Upgrade heroes to unleash cataclysmic ultimate skills. ▶ Real-Time War Monsters attack without warning. Adapt or perish. Team up for large-scale co-op sieges against nightmare bosses.

Screenshots

Hero Clash4 screens
Magic War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hero Clash at 4.3 against Magic War's 3.8. Hero Clash also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 357) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hero Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic War sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero Clash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Clash has 9.1K ratings behind it against 357, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hero Clash's written reviews are positive against 11% of Magic War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hero Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic War fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hero Clash versus Magic War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero ClashMagic War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9.1K ratings) — better3.8 (357 ratings)
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews — better11.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better357
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB241 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer9z Games(HK)Genesis Network

Customer experience

Hero Clash

All ratings9,107 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative71.5%

Magic War

All ratings357 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative83.5%

User reviews

Hero Clash

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Potential for the game
  • 💎 Decent graphics
  • 🎮 Enjoyable RPG elements

Room to improve

  • 🤥 False advertising
  • 🤖 Forced gameplay
  • 💰 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Technical issues
  • 🤔 Confusing game structure

Magic War

From 357 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive main tower defense game
  • 👍 Lots of features and gameplay loops
  • 👍 Great character designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay
  • 🤔 Unrelated minigame not what was advertised
  • 👎 Unappealing character style in thumbnails

Bugs and requests

Hero Clash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • Progression and account problems
  • Glitches in certain game modes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Separate the advertised game from the RPG elements
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
  • Provide more transparency on in-app purchases

Magic War

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not working as advertised, switching to different game
  • Significant lag issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Focus more on advertising the main game instead of the minigame

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hero Clash

One-time10
  • PACKAGE 1$0.99
  • PACKAGE 2$1.99
  • PACKAGE 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • PACKAGE 4$4.99
  • PACKAGE 5$9.99
  • PACKAGE 7$19.99
  • PACKAGE 8$24.99
  • PACKAGE 9$29.99
  • PACKAGE 11$49.99
  • PACKAGE 13$99.99
11 purchases

Magic War

One-time11
  • $0.99 Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $2.99 Pack$2.99
Show 8 more
  • $3.99 Pack$3.99
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
  • $9.99 Pack$9.99
  • $19.99 Pack$19.99
  • $24.99 Pack$24.99
  • $29.99 Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Hero Clash free?
Hero Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic War free?
Magic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hero Clash or Magic War?
Hero Clash is rated higher. Hero Clash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Magic War averages 3.8 from 357 ratings.
Do Hero Clash or Magic War have ads?
Neither Hero Clash nor Magic War shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hero Clash or Magic War?
Hero Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic War fortnightly. Most recently, Hero Clash was updated on September 26, 2026 and Magic War on September 23, 2026.

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